This second edition of Mandu Festival to be held on February 13 and 14, 2021.
In a celebration to rediscover the quaint fort city, The City of Joy - Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board with great elan and pride announces the second edition of Mandu Festival to be held on February 13 and 14, 2021. This mega festival will witness a celebration of the historic heritage blended with the modern vibrancy of the city culture.
Principal Secretary of Tourism department Sheoshekhar Shukla told that this Festival will be an eclectic mix of performing arts, workshops, art installations, nature trails & walks, poetry reading, food, architecture, music and much more. Offering something for everyone, the Mandu Festival will reverberate with an exuberant mix of activities weaving together traditional norms and the old-world charm.
The festival will rede?ne the essence & brings the joy of establishing a new tourism hub in the state. Adorned with rich cultural heritage, the festival will bring alive conscious tourism combined with love for the rich traditions and legacy that makes Mandu beautiful location for all.
The festival promises to rewind the beautiful love story that unfurled between Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati through storytelling sessions under the magnificent Baobabs tress. Each activity will engage and invite active participation combing fun & excitement alongside learning about the history of the city. The gala festival will witness the ?rst ever Night party in Mandu – a light festival paying tribute to the city and its legacy.
Celebrated artists will showcase their soulful music in a celebration of the confluence of art and history in Mandu through their performances. Hosting artists, local tribes, artisans and students, the carnival will showcase intriguing performances in music and theatre brought together under one roof at the Night Glow concerts hosted.
The festival will also host tours of local villages showcasing the prowess of rural tourism that Madhya Pradesh offers. Foodies can rejoice as the festival will serve an extensive array of authentic, traditional specialties of the Malwa region curated by gourmands.